Chapter 1, Who am I? What the hell is this era?

"Natalie Pavlovna, are you able to manage? Should I call a doctor?" asked the Russian nobleman

Then it wouldn't be "October". Could it be that something went wrong when Nicholas II ascended the throne? It seems that there is no record of this in history books! Moreover, Nicholas II's middle name is not Alexandrovich, but how did it become Pavlovich?

His head was injured... He was grazed by a bullet while protecting me; he is so brave!" The beautiful female lead said as she took out a handkerchief to start cleaning Zhuge Xiaoliang's wound. Her movements were gentle and skilled. After a while, she pressed the handkerchief against the wound and said: "He has a large gash on his scalp that needs to be stitched up immediately. Hurry and get the first aid kit!"

What is going on? Could it be that I was knocked to some battlefield by a collision with a large truck? That is impossible; in the 21st century battlefield, it is unlikely to use old rifles and Maxim machine guns

What on earth is going on? ... Zhuge Xiaoliang felt a sudden jolt in her heart ... ? ... Could it be that she was killed by a large truck and ended up in the underworld ... ? This underworld ... ... is really damn cold! And my head hurts so much!

Zhuge Xiaoliang was not dazed out of fear of pain, but because he had already realized that something was amiss. Who is that Ming Dynasty Zhuge Wuzhong Wang? Is there such a figure in the Ming Dynasty? ... Moreover ... just now he suddenly noticed that among the portraits hanging on the walls of this luxurious hall, most of which were of famous generals from the Russian Empire, there seemed to be a very strange portrait mixed in— the person in the painting had a face like a jade crown, wore a silk cap, draped in a crane cloak, and held a feather fan, exuding an ethereal and divine demeanor

He only remembers that he was riding his newly purchased electric bike in the scorching heat of 40 degrees Celsius, hurrying to a blind date, when suddenly a large truck darted out in front of him

The Grand Duchess also comforted her dear Weidao, who was afraid of pain, with gentle words in Chinese: "My dear Weidao, you are the bravest, you are my warrior, you will definitely not be afraid of pain, right?"

Isn't this Zhuge Wuhou? Zhuge Xiaoliang has the surname Zhuge, and according to his family genealogy, he can be said to be a descendant of Zhuge Wuhou. He certainly knows what Zhuge Liang's attire looks like. Even if he did not have the surname Zhuge, it would still be impossible for him not to recognize Zhuge Liang in the picture

At this moment, the "Beautiful Grand Duchess" had already entrusted the task of managing Zhuge Xiaoliang's buzz cut to that prince. She herself had obtained a first aid kit from an unknown source, skillfully tore open the seal, and took out a large number of items, spreading them on the ground before she began her work.

At this point, the foreign girl quietly reminded, "Hey, where are you looking?"

The Russian prince pressed a handkerchief against the wound on Zhuge Xiaoliang's "new head" while asking, "Do you need painkillers? The medical room at the Navy Department must have some."

As soon as she thought of the large truck coming straight at her, Zhuge Xiaoliang suddenly opened her eyes and saw a young woman, about twenty years old, with delicate features resembling a porcelain doll, skin as white as milk, and a head of naturally curly brown hair, staring at her with a pair of bright, watery blue eyes.

Zhuge Xiaoliang suddenly discovered that she could understand Russian! ... It seems she has really traveled through time ... ? ... She doesn't even know what era it is now? Judging by the weapons and military uniforms they are using, it should be the early 20th century ... ? Could it be ... ... October?

What is going on

Zhuge Xiaoliang thought of this and glanced down with her eyes, oh dear, that foreign girl was propping herself up with a pair of towering peaks

Zhuge Xiaoliang finally regained consciousness. He heard a girl crying out, as if someone named "Weidao" was injured and needed help...! ... But it seemed that he had also fallen down and needed help as well

Then go quickly to get the first aid kit

While he was lost in thought, the female protagonist named Natalia Pavlovna also spoke in Russian to the young official from the Rus' nation, saying: "I know things are chaotic here... but Mikhail Pavlovich, those people are our friends, our own kind. Why do they oppose Nikolai Pavlovich becoming Tsar?"

Uncertain how much time had passed, the beautiful princess spoke again. Upon hearing her voice, Zhuge Xiaoliang realized that she had already stitched up her wound...! ... The pain also returned, it really hurts!

What is going on again? Is it the New Year? Are they setting off firecrackers? Also, where am I?

Because he found himself seemingly in a square engulfed in fierce battle, this was a Western-style square surrounded by grand buildings reminiscent of the 18th or 19th century, which looked somewhat familiar, yet he could not recall where it was. The square was not particularly large, filled with many individuals dressed in leather jackets and those old-fashioned gray military uniforms that only appeared in movies, television, and video games, fleeing and hiding in all directions. There were also some others in military uniforms who were shooting at each other with rifles. The square was not particularly large, filled with many individuals dressed in leather jackets and those old-fashioned gray military uniforms that only appeared in movies, television, and video games, fleeing and hiding in all directions. There were also some others in military uniforms who were shooting at each other with rifles. Additionally, there was a heavy machine gun, resembling a Maxim gun, mounted beneath a three-story building with green walls, white columns, and a roof adorned with numerous sculptures, continuously spewing flames. Fireballs occasionally erupted in the square, as if small-caliber shells were exploding.

Zhuge Xiaoliang sometimes reads online novels to alleviate the monotony of life, and of course, she is aware of the concept of time travel...! ... This seems to be a privilege reserved for the protagonists of novels!

"For the way, for the way... let's leave here quickly! Let's hide in the General Staff Headquarters..."

In this situation, engaging in combat does not seem very wise! ... Moreover, crossing the line of fire is also extremely dangerous ... ? ... Should we now lie down and play dead?

At this time, the fighting in Palace Square was still ongoing, with the sounds of gunfire, cannon fire, and explosions blending into a cacophony. The two sides engaged in battle were positioned outside the Winter Palace and to the left of the "Golden Arch" of the General Staff Building, each side exchanging fire with great enthusiasm. However, for some unknown reason, on the right side of the Golden Arch of the expansive General Staff Building, there were many curious onlookers, all dressed in furry coats like that foreign girl.

Zhuge Xiaoliang quickly raised her head and looked around. At a glance, she seemed as if she had been struck by a paralysis spell, standing there in a daze.

Zhuge Wei Dao saw this building and heard the foreign woman refer to it as the "General Staff Building". He finally remembered that this is not the General Staff Building located on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg? The building with the green walls across the street is the Winter Palace!

The foreign girl seemed to have noticed that the man in her arms had suddenly become a bit "improper". She felt a mix of surprise, shyness, and joy—this man had always been somewhat distant, as if he were pursuing her, yet not very proactive. Unexpectedly, there was finally some progress today; first, he unhesitatingly shielded her from a bullet, and now he seemed to be infatuated with her. However, this is not the time for romantic feelings!

Will I not encounter such fantastical events myself

The young official hurriedly rushed to the female protagonist, Zhuge Xiaoliang, and grabbed her left hand, then ran towards the building. While running, he shouted in a hurried and loud voice in Russian: "Natalia Pavlovna, why are you here at Palace Square... Didn't anyone tell you that it's very dangerous here? Someone is planning a rebellion!"

"It's sewn up! You are truly brave, my hero!"

Before long, someone shouted: "Your Highness, the Grand Duchess, the first aid kit has been brought."

Could it be that ... ... has traveled through time?

What is going on? Is she a truck driver or just a kind passerby? And... why is she wearing a fur coat? In forty-degree weather, isn't she hot? Ah, it seems she is not hot, but rather very cold, that kind of bone-chilling cold, where the wind on her face feels like being cut by a knife, and heavy snow is falling like goose feathers from the leaden gray sky

Zhuge Xiaoliang realized that when the Grand Duchess was kissing her, she felt as if she was floating!

Zhuge Xiaoliang was walking while listening, and was so absorbed that she became dazed

By the way, it seems that the people who are fleeing and those who are engaged in battle in the square are all foreigners

Speaking, she approached the dazed Zhuge Xiaoliang with a hand adorned in rubber gloves, holding alcohol-soaked cotton and needle and thread

"As for the way, you are awake, that is wonderful!" The foreign girl saw Zhuge Xiaoliang waking up in a trembling manner, quickly helped him to sit on the snow, and then embraced him in her arms.

Is this what it feels like when love arrives

Upon hearing the prince's words, Zhuge Xiaoliang also felt a wave of intense pain in her head, indicating that she might need to use some pain relief medication

Just as he was about to cry out in pain, the soft, sweet red lips of the young lady suddenly pressed against his lips... This is what a kiss is! How delightful!

Become the Tsar

What happened to Major Zhuge? That young man, who is suspected to be a Russian prince, seems to know Zhuge Xiaoliang's new body. I wonder if it is fate that this new body also bears the surname Zhuge.

Upon thinking of this, he wanted to use his own body to protect that foreign girl. Just then, a group of soldiers in blue uniforms rushed out from one of the large doors of the building (not the golden arch, as this building has many large doors). At the forefront was a rather handsome young white man, somewhat resembling the "female lead," dressed in a very splendid military uniform adorned with tassels on the shoulder epaulets. He appeared to be a high-ranking official! It was unclear what his relationship with the "female lead" was.

"For the way, for the way, wake up quickly... Oh God! His head is injured, who will help him!"

What era is this, after all

He secretly glanced at the foreign woman who was holding him... Truly beautiful, and her figure is even more enchanting! Could she be the leading lady?

The Grand Duchess? Zhuge Xiaoliang was so astonished that she even forgot her headache. Is this beautiful female protagonist really the sister of Nicholas II? But why would a Russian Grand Duchess speak Chinese? Moreover, what is our relationship? Why can't I remember anything? Who am I? Why does that Russian prince call me Major Zhuge? Am I a major in the Beiyang Army? ... At this thought, he touched the back of his head with the other hand, finding no braid... Why does that Russian prince call me Major Zhuge? Am I a major in the Beiyang Army? ... At this thought, he touched the back of his head with the other hand, finding no braid... ... Could it be that the Qing Dynasty has already fallen? What year is it now?

"There is no need for a doctor, I have studied field nursing," the beautiful female protagonist said with great certainty

As soon as he entered the hall, he felt a wave of dizziness, and then he sat down abruptly on the cold floor. At that moment, his head began to ache again, so he reached out and touched a large bald head, which was still damp and had a significant bump on it

He is racking his brains, trying to find something from his extensive historical knowledge that can relate to the current era he is facing, when he was already dragged into a hall adorned with numerous portraits of historical figures in the General Staff building by the 'beautiful heroine' and a young man suspected to be a Russian noble.

However, that beautiful grand duchess turned around and glared at the Russian prince, "Mikhail Pavlovich, what are you talking about? For he is the great-grandson of the loyal King Zhuge of the Ming Dynasty, possessing the most brilliant mind, and we cannot allow anesthetics to harm his precious brain cells"

The foreign girl was unaware that someone was already lusting after her body, and she called out "For the Way" in fluent Chinese. She kindly helped Zhuge Xiaoliang, who was lost in thought while sitting in the snow, to his feet, and then took him towards a nearby massive building with yellow walls and a very grand "Golden Arches".

Zhuge Xiaoliang was completely taken aback! Although he was already in his twenties, as a recent university graduate who had just become a high school history teacher and successfully entered the system as a model youth, he was very innocent. Throughout his life, he had only focused on studying hard and striving for improvement, and he had hardly ever held a girl's hand. How could he now find himself embracing a foreign girl? Can this be called harassment? Moreover, what was that soft thing his arm had come into contact with?

The "beautiful female protagonist" and the young man named Mikhail Pavlovich are likely siblings, as they bear a striking resemblance to each other, and their patronymic should both be "Pavlov". Furthermore, it seems that the patronymic of Nicholas, who is to become the Tsar, is also Pavlov... Could they be the brother and sister of Tsar Nicholas II? Did Nicholas II have such a beautiful sister? What is the relationship between this Tsar's sister and the protagonist? Is it the legendary romantic relationship? Then who am I?

As she spoke, she cast a tender glance at Zhuge Xiaoliang, only to find a completely frozen expression on his face

Why is there a figure of the Great Ming Zhuge Wuzhong Wang? Why is the portrait of Zhuge Liang displayed alongside a group of Russian generals? How could a naturally beautiful Russian grand duchess speak fluent Chinese and be so intimate with a major from the Beiyang Navy? Such events are unlikely to have occurred in the late 19th or early 20th century

Zhuge Xiaoliang hurriedly averted his gaze, still feeling a bit reluctant, and stole another glance. Just as he was about to explain things properly to the beautiful foreign girl, a sudden explosion echoed in his ears, followed by a series of sounds resembling firecrackers going off in rapid succession.

Zhuge Xiaoliang has also played shooting games, and at this moment, he surprisingly maintains a clear mind. Just as he was about to remind his "female lead," he discovered that this foreign girl was spreading her arms, using her body to shield him. This deeply moved Zhuge Xiaoliang; what a wonderful female lead she is! He must not let her get hit by a bullet.