He was given his position after committing suicide instead of becoming a hopping corpse.
In one story, a figure that this god appeared to agreed to sacrifice one yellow sheep in his honor every year. This figure once accidentally sold cakes with coins baked into them given to him by his wife. In another version, this figure was blinded by heaven after leaving his wife for a younger woman, and his sight was restored when he returned to his wife and realized his folly. He was given his position after committing suicide instead of becoming a hopping corpse. In one ritual, honey is smeared on the lips of a paper effigy of this figure, in order to sweeten his words. That effigy is replaced every year and he hears everything that goes on in the house and reports to the Jade Emperor. For 10 points, identify this Chinese household deity who protects families, usually hung above the stove.
In one story, a figure that this god appeared to agreed to sacrifice one yellow sheep in his honor every year.
Kitchen God or Zao Jun or Zao Shen