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.
酥雨烘晴,早柳盼颦娇,兰芽愁醒。 九街月淡,千门夜暖,十里宝光花影。 尘凝步袜,送艳笑、争夸轻俊。 笙箫迎晓,翠幕卷、天香宫粉。 少年紫曲疏狂,絮花踪迹,夜蛾心...