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.
祝寿筵开,华堂深映花如绣。 瑞烟喷兽。 帘幕香风透。 一点台星,化作人间秀。 韶音奏。 两行红袖。 争劝长生酒。