Tā zhàng zhe huángshang de ēnchǒng, zài cháo zhōng héngxíng-bàdào.
Relying on the emperor's favor, he lorded it over the whole court.
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Favor that flows downward from a ruler to a minister or consort, often with a hint that it can be withdrawn. Said of a modern boss and a favorite employee, it sounds ironic. Compare 宠爱 "to dote on", which is warmer and more everyday.
