Be it to themselves or each other. Bella isn't a slave anymore, she could go anywhere at this point. Staying so she can snub the emperor at every opportunity is only going to end in despair for them both, and most likely death for her
It would have been the case if he had not raped her at the beggining. Since she is the Azar and she is possibly pregnant, she is requested by law to stay at least a whole year at the castle.
Be it to themselves or each other. Bella isn't a slave anymore, she could go anywhere at this point. Staying so she can snub the emperor at every opportunity is only going to end in despair for them both, and most likely death for her