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Ordering 70,000 elite cavalrymen to die, sending the crown prince into a diplomatic marriage, freezing the minister of war to death: why do Chinese costume romances have such absurd plots?

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「赐死七万精锐铁骑」、「送太子和亲」、「冻死兵部尚书」，古偶为什么总是出现逆天剧情？

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First recorded Oct 26, 2026, 1:33 AM CST · latest Oct 26, 2026, 1:33 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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