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Chapter 379 Engagement Banquet (1)

The engagement process in the wizarding world is very simple.

Many ordinary families do not even hold an engagement party, and most of them just set the wedding date verbally.

Top pure-blood nobles like the Malfoy family.

When Lucius and Narcissa got engaged, the families of both parties hosted a small party and invited some family heads who were on good terms with them to announce the engagement of their two children.

In fact, if Voldemort had not wanted to completely bind Vinci Lord to his own power, this engagement party could have been held in a very low-key manner.

However, the rumors have developed to such an outrageous level that the two of them can no longer keep a low profile.

Therefore, their engagement party was even more grand than 95% of the weddings in the wizarding world.

Wenxiu Lord put a lot of thought into it.

After all, it was his own engagement party, and it was the first time for a young lady to ride in a bridal sedan.

Of course he takes it seriously.

In just two months, gold Galleons were spent like water, decorating the entire manor with splendor.

Even the handle of the manor's gate is inlaid with fine quality gems.

Everywhere is exquisite and luxurious.

There were several carriages parked at the gate of the manor. Everyone took out an invitation letter and handed it to Sebastian who was standing at the door. His eyes were dazzled by the scattered light.

Looking closely, they discerned that the glowing objects were actually the gold and silver threads in the depressions of the patterns on the gate, and they all gasped in amazement at the wealth of the Lord family.

The reporters who received the invitation from the Lord family immediately had their eyes lit up with excitement and started taking pictures of the gate.

If they did not have professional ethics and fear of death, they would probably not be able to resist the temptation to be stingy with the jewels and gold and silver inlaid on the door.

This was the situation before entering the house, let alone the situation of these reporters after they entered the manor.

Almost turned into a naughty monkey in Mount Emei.

The reporters took photos excitedly to record the event, and the invited guests were also amazed.

The manor covers a large area, and each vegetation complements each other, so it can be said that there is a new scene at every step.

Butterflies that shouldn't exist in this season are flying among the flowers. The lake in the distance is sparkling. In the clear blue water, a few fish are waving their tails lively.

The scales are sparkling, and the fish tail is as ethereal as silk. When passers-by see this, some fish enthusiasts are so excited that they don't move their feet away for a long time.

Sebastian alone cannot help with such a grand engagement party.

Lucius received orders from Tom Riddle and a request from Venus Lord to become the guide for this group of guests today.

The people standing next to him at this time were all from the French Ministry of Magic.

The minister stared at the fishes with a burning gaze and stood still. Several of his subordinates who were on good terms with him couldn't help teasing him.

"It seems that Custed really likes these fishes. He can't even move a step."

Caster was not angry, but admitted it generously and turned to look at Lucius.

"Mr. Malfoy, I wonder if you know where this fish came from."

Hearing this question, Lucius recalled the inexplicable instructions that Wenxiu Lord had given him this morning.

"Lucius, if any of the guests today like the decorations or plants and animals in this manor, you can promise them that you will send someone to deliver them to their residence after the banquet."

Lucius understood his intention and felt warm and painful in his heart.

He forced a smile and nodded, "These are accidental gains. If you like them, I can ask Wen Xiu for you after the engagement party."

He broke his promise to Wenxiu Lord, and he couldn't accept the help of the silver-haired boy with peace of mind.

He owed him so much.

"Okay, okay, thank you very much, Master Malfoy."

When Kashide heard his answer, he felt hopeful and his expression showed a more sincere smile towards the platinum young man in front of him.

The banquet hall was filled with too many officials from business circles and the Ministry of Magic from various countries.

Most people from foreign Ministries of Magic are accompanied by subordinates from their own factions, while those from the business community are accompanied by the future heirs of their own industries.

Little Barty followed Barty Crouch and felt extremely annoyed when he saw how well the man was doing among this group of hypocritical people.

Looking around, Barty Jr. greeted Barty Crouch during a break in his conversation with others, and then walked towards Walburga Black.

Walburga Black was very kind to the son of Barty Crouch, who was also one of the twenty-eight holy nobles and served as the Director of the Department of Law Enforcement in the Ministry of Magic.

"Good morning, Madam. I haven't seen you since the last Hogwarts Quidditch Cup. I saw you today and Mrs. Black is still as glorious as ever."

Walburga Black raised his fan to cover his raised lips and responded gracefully.

"Good day, Mr. Crouch Jr., although I haven't seen him for a long time, I have heard a lot about his outstanding deeds. You are the only one who skipped all grades except Mr. Lord."

The two of them exchanged pleasantries for a long time before little Batty told them the purpose of his visit.

He spoke humorously, "Regulus and I are good friends, and I have something to discuss with him. I wonder if Mrs. Black would allow me to borrow him for a while."

His gaze fell on the distracted Regulus, and the true emotion that flashed through his eyes was contempt.

Walburga Black hesitated at the request.

It's not that she is afraid of the ropes after being bitten by a snake once, so she wants to control Regulus' social life.

She was afraid that Regulus would lose control of his emotions. After all, her youngest son was not in good condition.

If today's guest was not of great benefit to the Black family, she would not have allowed Regulus to come.

Regulus saw the look on his mother's face and knew what she was worried about.

Putting on a reassuring smile, Regulus said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, mother. I'm much better now."

The young man's face was pale, and he looked a little sick.

Seeing that he had found an excuse for himself, Walburga Black had no choice but to agree.

The two of them walked all the way to an empty corner of the banquet hall, and the expression on Little Batty's face instantly fell, revealing his true gloomy and morbid state.

He knew that Regulus might have guessed some of Wenxiu Lord's plan.

Seeing him here today, little Batty couldn't help but want to investigate as he looked like he was about to break at any moment.

"Are you really willing?"

The hands hanging at his sides were clenched so tightly that the fingertips turned white.

Of course Regulus was unwilling to accept this. He could tolerate Sirius, but not others.

What can I do if I am unwilling?

Even if Wen Xiu was not truly with that person.

"You know that Wenxiu likes that adult very much, right? They communicate with each other every day in Hogwarts."

Seeing that he was deceiving himself again, Little Barty looked sarcastic. "Coward."

He drew out his wand and said in a cold voice, "If you don't dare, I will do it alone. Don't get in my way then."

"what you up to!"

Regulus' tone of shock rose several degrees, and he quickly stepped forward and grabbed little Barty who was about to leave.

Little Barty shook off his hand, "Of course it's a wedding robbery. I said, don't get in my way."

"No you can't, you'll only make him dangerous if you do that!"

"What do you know?" Little Batty's tone suddenly became dangerously low.

Regulus shook off his arm and sneered, "You don't have to test me in this way. I will not betray Wen Xiu."

The alert expression on his face disappeared, and Little Batty looked him up and down. "Just one sentence from you can't prove anything. After all, you are a coward."

These words were like a knife stabbing into Regulus' lungs. The boy's breath was choked and he took several deep breaths before he resisted the urge to draw his wand.

"Sebastian is Wen Xiu's butler, and he's a trustworthy person. We can ask him to be a witness and make an unbreakable oath."

Little Barty raised an eyebrow, "Go now."