Imperial Decree Where Winds Meet is an exploration quest introduced in Version 1.7 (The Imperial Palace update) that tasks players with reviewing the emperor’s leftover paperwork. Found in the Rear Garden of the Kaifeng Imperial Temple, the activity presents you with scrolls containing public affairs and concerns that you must respond to using specific solution options.
Where Winds Meet Imperial Decree is a uniquely flavored exploration quest that breaks from standard combat or investigation gameplay. The activity is purely decision-based, presenting you with bureaucratic concerns from the in-game world and asking you to determine the correct imperial responses. Choosing the right answers earns full rewards and contributes to Kaifeng Imperial Palace exploration completion.
Unlocking the Imperial Decree requires completing the Worldly Affairs quest Throne and Tempest I first, as that quest grants access to the Kaifeng Imperial Palace where the Rear Garden is located.
How To Unlock Imperial Decree in Where Winds Meet
The unlock sequence is:
- Reach Character Level 32
- Complete the main Kaifeng chapter: “New Arrival in Kaifeng: The Welcoming Crowd”
- Complete Throne and Tempest I (which unlocks the Kaifeng Imperial Palace)
- Enter the Imperial Palace and navigate to the Rear Garden section
- Locate the topmost wall of the Rear Garden in the Kaifeng Imperial Temple area
- Interact with the Imperial Decree scroll/location to begin the activity
What Is Imperial Decree in Where Winds Meet?
Imperial Decree is an exploration activity themed around the administrative responsibilities of imperial governance. The premise is that Bond’s character has access to the emperor’s unfinished paperwork and must handle outstanding public affairs matters.
The activity presents scrolls containing:
- Public complaints and petitions from fictional in-world citizens
- Administrative concerns about taxation, resource allocation, or governance
- Disputes between factions or officials within the game’s historical setting
- Special requests from nobility or military officials
For each scroll, you are presented with multiple response options. Choosing the correct imperial response earns the activity’s rewards.
Imperial Decree Finance S Solutions
The Finance category of Imperial Decree presents the most complex decision scenarios. Here are the confirmed correct answers for Finance S (the highest tier) solutions:
| Scenario Type | Correct Response |
|---|---|
| Tax collection disputes | Investigate before judgment |
| Resource allocation requests | Approve with conditions |
| Merchant guild complaints | Mediate between parties |
| Treasury shortage reports | Implement temporary levies |
The correct responses for Finance S are generally those that favor measured, investigative approaches over immediate decisive action. Responses that acknowledge the problem without overcommitting to a single solution tend to be the expected “imperial wisdom” that the activity rewards.
Note: The specific scenario text varies per instance. Use the general principle (investigation and measured response) when the exact scenario does not match the table above.
Imperial Decree Rewards
Completing Imperial Decree activities rewards:
| Reward | Notes |
|---|---|
| Experience points | Scaled to character level |
| Exploration completion progress | Imperial Palace area |
| Currency items | Version 1.7 specific rewards |
| Lore entries | Optional historical context documents |
Higher-tier responses (Finance S grade) award more experience and better currency rewards than lower-tier answers.
Where Is the Rear Garden in the Kaifeng Imperial Temple?
The Rear Garden is in the back section of the Kaifeng Imperial Temple, which is accessed from the main Imperial Palace courtyard.
Navigation to the Rear Garden:
- Enter the Kaifeng Imperial Palace (requires Throne and Tempest I completion)
- From the main palace courtyard, follow the path toward the temple structure
- Pass through the temple’s main hall to reach the interior garden area
- Continue toward the back (northward) section of the temple grounds
- The Rear Garden is the area beyond the secondary gate in the temple’s interior
- The topmost wall of the Rear Garden is where the Imperial Decree interaction point is located
The interaction point appears as a glowing object or scroll icon on the minimap when you are within range.
Pro Tips: Where Winds Meet Imperial Decree
- Complete Throne and Tempest I fully before searching for Imperial Decree: The Rear Garden is not accessible without palace access from Throne and Tempest I. Do not attempt to navigate to it before completing the prerequisite quest.
- Read each scroll carefully before selecting a response: The activity rewards thoughtful engagement with the text. The correct answers are contextually suggested by the specific wording of each scroll rather than following a single universal rule.
- Select the Finance S responses during repeat visits: The Imperial Decree activity can be revisited across multiple days. On each visit, answer Finance tier questions with the S-grade responses to maximize reward accumulation.
- Use the map to locate the Rear Garden wall precisely: The topmost wall is specifically the elevated section at the garden’s northern boundary. If you are at ground level, look for stairs or platforms leading upward within the garden.
Common Mistakes Imperial Decree Players Make
- Trying to access the Rear Garden before completing Throne and Tempest I: The palace gates are sealed before the quest’s completion. Attempting to force access wastes navigation time. Fix: complete Throne and Tempest I first, which opens all palace areas including the Rear Garden.
- Selecting aggressive or one-sided responses for Finance scenarios: The highest-tier rewards in Imperial Decree consistently go to balanced, investigative responses rather than decisive immediate action. Fix: when in doubt, choose the option that involves gathering more information or mediating between parties.
- Missing the topmost wall interaction point: Some players explore the Rear Garden at ground level and miss the elevated interaction point on the garden’s highest wall. Fix: look for elevated platforms or wall sections within the garden and use the minimap interaction radius to confirm the exact location.
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