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.
鼓角清雄占云祲。 喜边尘、今度还静。 一线乍添,长觉皇州日永。 楼外崇牙影转,拥千骑、欢声万井。 太平官府人初见,梦熊三占佳景。 皇恩夜出天闱,云章粲、凤鸾飞动...
晴景初升风细细。 云收天淡如洗。 望外凤凰双阙,葱葱佳气。 朝罢香烟满袖,近臣报、天颜有喜。 夜来连得封章,奏大河、彻底清泚。 君王寿与天齐,馨香动上穹,频降嘉...