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.
花满名园酒满觞。 且开笑口对秾芳。 秋千风暖鸾钗亸,绮陌春深翠袖香。 莫惜黄金贵,日日须教贳酒尝。