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.
昨夜前村深雪里,春信为谁传。 风送清香满座间。 不用热沈檀。 竹外一枝斜更好,偏称玉人攀。 休放游蜂去又还。 嫌怕损芳颜。