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.
中春天气禁烟暖。 馀七叶,丹蓂未卷。 海岳灵辉储庆远。 降非熊,运符亨旦。 宝雾香凝,非锦筵红荐。 永算金尊屡满,酒里千年春烂漫。 共朱颜,镇长相见。