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.
楚乡新岁。 不放残寒退。 月晓桂娥闲,弄珠英、因风委坠。 清淮铺练,十二玉峰前,上帘栊,招佳丽。 置酒成高会。 江南芳信,目断何人寄。 应占镜边春,想晨妆、膏浓...