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While reading *Those Things in the Ming Dynasty*, I noticed the term “eunuch” appears frequently, but “imperial relatives” is notably absent. Where did they go?

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我看《明朝那些事儿》,发现宦官这个字眼尤为频繁,但唯独少了外戚,请问外戚去哪里了?

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First recorded Sep 11, 2026, 12:41 AM CST · latest Sep 12, 2026, 11:11 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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