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.
吹箫跨鸾。 香销夜阑。 杏花楼上春残。 绣罗衾半闲。 衣宽带宽。 千山万山。 断肠十二阑干。 更斜阳暮寒。