Worst choice I made all game. Spoilers Spoilers.

I asked for money upon returning to see the Emperor and I have never felt worse in my life.  The way Ciri looked at me while the guy counted every coin made me feel like an absolute idiot.  I ended up reloading a previous save and replaying 3 hours of game play just so I could not do that.  Worst part is that I have been hoarding loot all game and already had way more money then I will ever need.