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.
箫鼓声声且莫催。 彩球高下意难裁。
恐将脂粉均妆面,羞被狂毫抹污来。
夜深青女湿微妆。
曾教入夜月添白。
自有松篁为伴侣。
汉宫梳罢女真妆,望金仙、朝朝暮暮。
愁烟恨粉。
三生春梦。