Zhang Fengmian seemed to be dirty, Madam Guo was apologizing softly and handed him a handkerchief.
If this handkerchief were given by an appropriate-aged young lady, it would naturally be inconvenient to accept it.
However, Madam Guo was already over fifty, old enough to be Zhang Fengmian's grandmother.
Accepting her handkerchief wouldn't invite any gossip.
On the contrary, not accepting it would be inappropriate, as it is concern from an elder.
Zhang Fengmian took the handkerchief, while wiping the traces of snow on his clothes, he thanked her: "Thank you, Madam Guo!"
Madam Guo was full of apologies: "It's my maid's fault, causing Zhang Fourth Young Master to dirty his clothes, will it affect the dinner later? Here, wipe it again!"
As she spoke, she handed over another handkerchief.
Zhang Fengmian shook his head: "It's nothing, one handkerchief is enough!"
