The book, The Record of Xing Hua (兴化市志) remains the primary source of bibliographical material on Zong Chen.
Disappointed with the corruption of the imperial government, Zong Chen resigned and went back to Xing hua in the year of 1552.
At first, when began writing poems, he imitated the style of Li Bai, but failed.
His main works include Letter To Liu Yizhang (报刘一丈书) and many poems.
Zong Chen's moral as well as his articles have had an important influence on the Chinese culture.