The two on stage were evenly matched, and after several rounds of combat, no victor had emerged, leaving the audience below thoroughly entertained. Especially since the competitors were like a match of talented gentleman and beautiful lady, a perfect pairing of wit and charm, to the point where one might truly think they were a couple fated by heaven and earth.
When it was Qiao Yuanzhen's turn to pose a riddle, he gazed deeply at the woman opposite him, causing her cheeks to redden significantly. With a deeply affectionate air, Yuanzhen recited the riddle, "Only when two hearts harmonize can the lovers be united, answer with a single character."
The woman's face flushed instantly, and she began to stutter, "Th-this, I—"
Laughter erupted from below the stage, "Say it, say it!"
The woman shot the crowd a coquettish glare before lowering her head and saying, "Sir, I cannot answer your riddle."
