Chapter 1290  In Salvador’s study, one of the royal physicians, Robert Lester, bowed respectfully as he reported on Rafael’s condition.  Two hours earlier, Matthew had arrived at the Royal Medical Department, bearing the Hell Monarch’s emblem. He reported that Rafael had suddenly collapsed at the Supreme Court after vomiting blood. /  As the incident was sudden, it was soon reported to Salvador.  “Your Majesty, my diagnosis suggests that it was a sudden heart ailment. The situation was rather grave. When I arrived, Prince Rafael had already fainted, and it took some time before he regained consciousness after needle treatment. However, he was unable to move and had to be taken back to his estate by carriage.”  “Why would he have a sudden heart issue? He never mentioned suffering from heart problems before,” Salvador said, furrowing his brow.  Despite his concern, there was a sense of wariness. After all, they were brothers by blood- caution was a natural instinct, but it was mostly precautionary.  “Mr. York told me that His Highness has not been resting properly since his return from his trip away. He had bouts of coughing and complained of a heaviness in his chest, though he didn’t pay it much attention. I suspect that an untreated cold invaded his heart, which caused the heart ailment,” Robert explained.  spent  Salvador recalled Rafael’s previous report from Lunvale, where he and the others had several days in the mountains, enduring freezing nights with limited fire for warmth. It was entirely possible that Rafael had caught a severe chill during that time.  But questions still lingered in Salvador’s mind.  “If it was simply a cold, how did it not worsen over time? The symptoms should have escalated. Why did they remain so mild that they were ignored?” he asked.  Robert bowed lower. “Your Majesty, according to Mr. York, His Highness has been too busy to rest since returning to the capital. I believe that the strain on his body has been growing due to other worries, which His Highness may have ignored.”  After a pause, Robert continued, “Also, this illness affects people differently. Some with strong constitutions may not show obvious symptoms, but the illness could already be harming their lungs and heart. His Highness likely falls into that category.”  Salvador, who wasn’t well–versed in medical theory, focused on a simpler question, asking, ” Is he better now?”  “His Highness is stable now, but will need a period of rest. The most important thing is that he cannot overexert himself.”  +25 BONUS  Chapter 1290  Salvador sighed in relief. “As long as it’s not life–threatening, that’s a relief.”  Just as he raised his hand to dismiss Robert, his expression shifted slightly. “Were you the one who escorted him back to Hell Monarch Estate? What was Lady Carissa’s reaction, and how did the people at the estate respond?”  Robert pondered for a moment before replying, “When His Highness was sent back to the estate, Lady Carissa wasn’t there. She only arrived later, after a messenger was sent for her. As for the others at the estate, they were in a state of panic.  “Mr. York’s face was ashen, and he immediately sent someone to fetch Mr. Dalton. However, he couldn’t be reached as he had already left the capital with his apprentice for a medical visit.  “Was Lady Carissa there when you left?” Salvador asked.  “Yes, she was there. Upon hearing that His Highness had suffered a sudden heart ailment, she burst into tears,” Robert replied truthfully.  “She cried?”  Salvador was taken aback, his mind flashing with the image of Carissa’s usually strong and determined face.  She had cried?  “Indeed, Your Majesty. Seeing her tears…. It really broke my heart too,” Robert said, sighing.  Salvador’s eyes darkened, his mind a swirl of thoughts. It took a long moment for him to dismiss Robert. Once the physician had taken his leave, Salvador’s gaze turned toward Derek, who stood nearby with a look of concern.  “Tomorrow morning, go to the estate with Mr. Lester. Bring some of the finest medicinal herbs with you,” Salvador instructed.  “Understood, Your Majesty.” Derek nodded without hesitation.  Salvador’s tone shifted, becoming more deliberate as he added, “And make sure the queen dowager doesn’t find out. We don’t want her to worry.”  “Of course, Your Majesty,” Derek affirmed.  As Derek left to carry out his orders, Salvador summoned Galen and said, “Find out if Mr. Dalton has truly left the capital. See if it’s true that he’s gone out on a medical visit.”  Not long after, Galen returned and reported, “Your Majesty, it’s true. Mr. Dalton and his apprentice left yesterday to attend to a medical matter and to gather materials for making Snowdrop Pills.”  Salvador nodded slowly, a thoughtful expression on his face. “Do not mention to anyone that I had you investigate Mr. Dalton’s whereabouts.”  2/3  +25 BONUS  Chapter 1290  “Of course, Your Majesty.”  Galen was quick–witted enough to realize that Salvador was suspicious about Rafael’s sudden heart ailment.