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.
气禀五行天与秀。 瑞见枢延,况是黄锺奏。 日影量来添午昼。 柳梅消息年时侯。 红粉吹香帘幕透。 深院笙歌,劝饮金锺酒。 乐事赏心千岁有。 黑头人做三公有。