Chapter 96: Under Great Pressure

Dibor sighed but did not argue with Luo. They were united in their opposition to the Supreme Judicial Court.

However, circumstances overpowered individuals.

He glanced towards the door, representatives of the Supreme Judicial Court were just in the opposite room, and shook his head, "But no one wants to end up like Count Vergniaud..."

Before he could finish, the pupils of several members of the panel constricted.

Just now, representatives from the Supreme Judicial Court had brought word that, following the strong demands of the Paris populace, His Majesty the King was considering a review of all major cases handled by the High Court in recent years.

The High Court was rife with systemic corruption; to be a judge there meant it was impossible to be untainted by corruption.

Their hands were just as dirty as those of Vergniaud!