I think she is actually in control of the situation the she doesn't realize exposing feet is a taboo or apparently talking to people on a balcony that said I'm pretty sure she just didn't want to make a scene and she could have thrown him off the balcony at any time.
I want to like this but Why does a world with swords have high end rifled guns >_>; it just boggles my mind flintlocks ok but that thing looks like a modern rifle and at least two high magazine pistols....
Ah yes a MC who needlessly creates fear distrust and general discontent but is somehow the "Good" guy that everyone should listen too but he doesn't trust anyone so doesn't tell them anything but then gets salty when people don't listen to him.