A close minister or trusted official who serves directly by the ruler's side, often privy to intimate matters; a favored courtier.
这位学者因其卓越的见识和忠诚，很快成为了主事者身边的茵席之臣。
Due to his outstanding insights and loyalty, this scholar quickly became a favored official by the side of the person in charge.
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