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.
酒三行,琴再弄。 宛是和鸣双凤。 罗斗帐,绣屏风。 浓香夜夜同。 去年欢,今夕梦。 怊怅晓钟初动。 休道梦,觉来空。 当时亦梦中。