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.
玉皇金阙长春,民仰高天欣载。 年年一度定佳期,风情多感慨。 绮罗竞交会。 争折花枝两相对。 舞袖翩翩歌声妙,掩粉面、斜窥翠黛。 锦额门开彩架,球儿裳、先秀神仙队...