rumor of a love affair; talk of a romance
Refers to gossip or rumors about someone's romantic involvement. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
Rumors of her love affair appeared in the newspaper.
Talk of the actor's romance spread quickly.
The word is composed of 艶 (en, 'charming, glossy, love') and 聞 (bun, 'hear, rumor'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is conventionally associated with the idea of hearing about romantic charm.