Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
水沉香霭,满钱塘千里,秋烟如织。 万井欢声瞻宝钱,遥指明星南极。 辇路看花,神旗垂彩,名冠金门籍。 平阳家世,凌烟都减颜色。 须信勋业风流,阳春有脚,到处开桃李...