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.
月寺星轺尘梦断,如今平地仙人。 烟霞卷起旧精神。 焚香金鸾鷟,书奏玉麒麟。 闻道枫宸求侍从,看庆命重新。 且将风月剩酧身。 樽中长有酒,花下不辜春。