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.
百尺长藤垂到地,千株乔木密参天。 只在郡城边。
翻翻绣袖上红茵。 舞姬犹是旧精神。 坐中莫怪无欢意,我与将军是故人。